The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219

[The Smythe Meister]

Well guys, after my recent Poll,(OK, not THAT recent!!) this one came out on top :thumb2:.
.... After hearing the clamouring for it to begin,(REALLY?... you didn't see it?... Must've just been me then :tears-of-joy,
Anywho.. Ere we go....
The boxart..

That's also the destruction sheet there with a kinda "chart", I've seen this type of thing before on my Mossie build last year,and it was basically a guide for the camo job,(trace them on masking tape, cut them out and job done:thumb2, but surely not something with THIS type of camo....

?!!!:astonished:.. but,YES,it would seem so!!
Anyway, I'll tackle that later,(or maybe not!!:tears-of-joy. SO THEN, what's in the box?!.....

Starting off... A big lump of metal to build the cockpit around,(to stop it tail sitting apparently :thumb2,

Obviously two sections of that one are provided,and the clear parts are very nicely done too

The decals and metal lump there, both quite impressive...
.... The pics aren't very detailed I'm afraid, but as I go along, I'll take more close up ones
Actually, I've made a tentative start already, more of that next time though....
Anyone who'd like to jump onboard will be very welcomed... Just don't expect a museum piece !!

[Andy T]

So many builds to keep an eye on but I definitely don't want to miss this!

That metal lump is a typically well thought out Tamiya solution.

[Guest]

I don’t think the camouflage drawing is meant as a way to make masks for the plane, just as a full-size illustration of the camouflage pattern. But since these planes were sprayed individually, I’d say just use it as inspiration rather than the pattern you have to apply to be accurate.

[David Lovell]

If ok im in Andy I like watching the wingy builds ,is it quite a old kit? Dave

[Waspie]

Well as I voted for this un I'm defo in. Magic carpet sat at a two foot hover as I type.
GFI Mr Smiff. :thumb2:
Liking it already and were only at the box opening stage!!!!!

[boatman]

this will be a brilliant build Smithy
chrisb

[adt70hk]

Well guys, after my recent Poll,(OK, not THAT recent!!) this one came out on top :thumb2:.
.... After hearing the clamouring for it to begin,(REALLY?... you didn't see it?... Must've just been me then :tears-of-joy,
Anywho.. Ere we go....
The boxart..
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That's also the destruction sheet there with a kinda "chart", I've seen this type of thing before on my Mossie build last year,and it was basically a guide for the camo job,(trace them on masking tape, cut them out and job done:thumb2, but surely not something with THIS type of camo....
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?!!!:astonished:.. but,YES,it would seem so!!
Anyway, I'll tackle that later,(or maybe not!!:tears-of-joy. SO THEN, what's in the box?!.....
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Starting off... A big lump of metal to build the cockpit around,(to stop it tail sitting apparently :thumb2,
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Obviously two sections of that one are provided,and the clear parts are very nicely done too :smiling3:
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The decals and metal lump there, both quite impressive...
.... The pics aren't very detailed I'm afraid, but as I go along, I'll take more close up ones
Actually, I've made a tentative start already, more of that next time though....
Anyone who'd like to jump onboard will be very welcomed... Just don't expect a museum piece !!

Andy

As a test I once traced a Spitfire camo pattern out onto masking tape.....but I got an A4 sheet of acetate (overhead projector type) and drew on that in permanent marker and put the tape on that.

But as you say, for that camo, that will be something else!

ATB.

Andrew

[Jim R]

Sitting comfortably Andy. That metal lump is a new one on me but a very good idea. Seems much better than trying to stuff weight into odd spaces.

[Allen Dewire]

Great looking kit Mr. Smiff! The weight is nice too. My Zoukei Mura He-219 also includes a formed weight to keep it from being a tail sitter. If you two do a great job on this, I might decide to build mine too. If you need any reference help for the build, just holler as I have these,


Now get Cohan out of his hammock and you two get crackin' on it!!!...

Prost
Allen

[Andy the Sheep]

Asking permission to jump on board, Andy.

[Waspie]

Just appeared on FaceAche. Thought it may be of interest.
Found in Denmark and restored. HE219.

[BattleshipBob]

Count me in Andy, great looking aircraft but sadly under powered. The only one left I believe is in the Smithsonian in the US

[The Smythe Meister]

So many builds to keep an eye on but I definitely don't want to miss this!

That metal lump is a typically well thought out Tamiya solution.

Great to see you looking in Andy,I agree, the lump is a clever idea :smiling3:

I don’t think the camouflage drawing is meant as a way to make masks for the plane, just as a full-size illustration of the camouflage pattern. But since these planes were sprayed individually, I’d say just use it as inspiration rather than the pattern you have to apply to be accurate.

Cheers Jakko,yes,that pattern would be a nightmare to cut out eh?!! It'll be an approximation from me !

If ok im in Andy I like watching the wingy builds ,is it quite a old kit? Dave

Hi Dave,good to have you along mate :smiling3:

Well as I voted for this un I'm defo in. Magic carpet sat at a two foot hover as I type.
GFI Mr Smiff. :thumb2:
Liking it already and were only at the box opening stage!!!!!

HA!.... Got to admit the box art dragged me in a bit.... Keep that carpet under control Sir..... don't want the down draft blowing crumbs everywhere!

this will be a brilliant build Smithy
chrisb

Hi Chris, not sure about brilliant, but I'll give it my best shot :smiling3:

Andy

As a test I once traced a Spitfire camo pattern out onto masking tape.....but I got an A4 sheet of acetate (overhead projector type) and drew on that in permanent marker and put the tape on that.

But as you say, for that camo, that will be something else!

ATB.

Andrew

Good to see you Andrew,it certainly would be "something else".... which is why I ain't doing it!!

Sitting comfortably Andy. That metal lump is a new one on me but a very good idea. Seems much better than trying to stuff weight into odd spaces.

Hello Jim,nice to see you,yes,the lump is much better than stuffing ball bearings etc in :smiling3:

Great looking kit Mr. Smiff! The weight is nice too. My Zoukei Mura He-219 also includes a formed weight to keep it from being a tail sitter. If you two do a great job on this, I might decide to build mine too. If you need any reference help for the build, just holler as I have these,

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Now get Cohan out of his hammock and you two get crackin' on it!!!...

Prost
Allen

We're both on the case Allen!! Thanks for the offer.... I've already taken you up on it!! It's certainly a nice looking plane, those books look very interesting too. :smiling3:

Asking permission to jump on board, Andy.

Welcome aboard Andy, great to have you along :smiling3:

Just appeared on FaceAche. Thought it may be of interest.
Found in Denmark and restored. HE219.
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Hi Doug, great photo mate, thanks for that :smiling3:

Count me in Andy, great looking aircraft but sadly under powered. The only one left I believe is in the Smithsonian in the US

Excellent to see you Bob,it does look good doesn't it? I'll try and find that one on the net.

Well then Chaps, it's been an incredibly busy week at work,(daily trips to Tintagel,700 miles,15hrs driving... plus, obviously,doing the job in between :sad: ), so I haven't got much actual progress done, but that'll change today ....

[Guest]

hat pattern would be a nightmare to cut out eh?!! It'll be an approximation from me !

Just spray something in the same vein: little squigly blobs all over the upper sides of the plane.

[Dave Ward]

Andy,
that camouflage................... having made the Dragon 1/72 version, in 1/48 it might be feasible to make sponge 'stamps' Little pieces of sponge, each the same size, but different shape to apply the 'splotches' - just touched irregularly over the basecoat & gradually fill the area with different shape/orientations - it'll need a bit a bit of practice, but a lot faster than a brush!
Dave